Asbestos-laden pipes will be removed from former military base

RANTOUL – Approximately 6,000 feet of asbestos-laden steam pipes will soon be removed from the former Chanute Air Force Base.

Removal of the steam pipes has long been a bone of contention between the Air Force and the village for more than a decade, with both sides arguing that the other side was responsible for them.

"Because the property is under lease to the village of Rantoul, there has been some discussion concerning responsibility for the piping," Paul Carroll said. "But the Air Force decided to proceed with the removal and cleanup to protect against potential exposure and human health concerns."

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